Integrative Nursing

Edited by Mary Jo Kreitzer, PhD, RN, FAAN and Mary Koithan, PhD, RN-C

Description

Integrative medicine is defined as healing-oriented medicine that takes account of the whole person (body, mind, and spirit) as well as all aspects of lifestyle. It emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and makes use of appropriate therapies, both conventional and alternative.

This volume is the first complete roadmap to integrative nursing, providing a step-by-step guide to assess and clinically treat conditions through a variety of combined methodologies including wellness, lifestyle enhancement, and nutrition. This text puts forth both the skills and theoretical frameworks for multidisciplinary leaders to consider and implement integrative healthcare strategies within institutions, including several case studies involving practical nursing-led
initiatives.

Sections one and two cover the foundations, including principles and best practices, healing environments, whole systems healing, and measurement of outcomes. The third section outlines major areas of symptom management such as pain, nausea, insomnia, anxiety, depression, stress, and behavioral dysfunction. The fourth and fifth sections address applications to patient populations, models of care, and models of education. The final section collects global perspectives.

The academic rigor of the text is balanced by practical and relevant content that can be readily implemented into practice for both established professionals as well as students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate nursing programs.

Integrative Nursing

Edited by Mary Jo Kreitzer, PhD, RN, FAAN and Mary Koithan, PhD, RN-C

Reviews and Awards

"This book is useful for gaining an understanding of integrative nursing. It provides a comprehensive and thoughtful approach to this topic." --Doody's Health Sciences Book Review

"This book builds on the legacy of Florence Nightingale and other nurses dedicated to the whole person health and healing of their patients. It belongs on the essential reading list of all practicing integrative nurses." -- Explore
and physicians,aswellasotherhealth-
care providers,nursingfaculty,execu-
tives inhealthcaresystemsandhospi-
tals, andhealthpolicymakersthroughout theworld.

"[Th]is book is written from a depth of knowledge and understanding. I enjoyed reading the book and would recommend it as it has relevance to current and future practice, and would benefit a range of practitioners in different settings, inclusive of leaders, educators, and practitioners." -- Nursing Philosophy

Integrative Nursing

Edited by Mary Jo Kreitzer, PhD, RN, FAAN and Mary Koithan, PhD, RN-C

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Since 2005, more than 80% of Americans have rated nurses on a Gallup poll as having "high" or "very high" honesty and ethical standards. In fact, nurses have topped the list since 1999, the first year Gallup asked about them with the exception of 2001. (That year, Gallup included firefighters on a one-time basis, given their prominent role in 9/11 rescue efforts.)